You are currently searching within the context of the global site
Search in local site-
Update from your South West lead nurse for the independent health and social care sector
I have been in post for just over a year now, so I wanted to share some of the things I have been doing.
-
League tables will not address crisis in nursing or NHS, says Royal College of Nursing
Executive Director of RCN England Patricia Marquis said: "To raise standards, the health secretary needs to fill tens of thousands of nurse vacancies. Employers want to see a workforce plan for hiring people, when too many are quitting and student nurse numbers are falling."
-
RCN Position Statement: The use of Hazardous Medicinal Products
As nursing staff are at risk of exposure to hazardous medicinal products, the RCN wants to see positive action being taken to protect health care workers now and in the future. This position statement outlines the key risks to nurses, highlights the current issues and makes calls on the UK government, the Health and Safety Executive, the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland and other relevant enforcement authorities and employers to take preventative action.
-
Nurses' Day 2025: celebrating the skill, dedication and impact of nursing
Every year on 12 May, we celebrate the invaluable contribution of all nursing staff. Find out how you can get involved
-
Events
More information on forthcoming RCN events related to fertility nursing.
-
Bladder and Bowel Forum Conference 2024
Join us at the RCN's Bladder and Bowel Forum Conference 2024. Bladder and bowel continence is a fundamental aspect central to all of us and our dignity. For those who experience bladder and bowel leakage (incontinence) accessing healthcare advice, education and treatment is critical to ensure symptoms are improved wherever possible and well managed where cure is not possible.
-
Parkinson's specialist nurses - still crucial?
The first Parkinson's specialist nurse (PSN) post was created in Cornwall in 1987, and 37 years later, there are around 515 PSN's in the UK. This blog takes a look at Parkinson's awareness month, and why, if you see a PSN post advertised, and you fit the criteria, you should totally apply.
-
End of Congress event – Dine around the Dock
All delegates attending Congress are invited to attend this social event.
-
New government must take action to prevent NHS Long Term Workforce Plan failure
RCN survey shows half of nursing students considering quitting.
-
RCN calls on new government to work in partnership to tackle national health emergency
Our letter to Sir Keir Starmer says nursing staff have the solutions to overcome the significant challenges facing health and social care. Investment in staff must be his priority as PM.
